Pre-Awards Grants Manager

Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary: $40,409 - $60,613

Posting Date: 10/20/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 12/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification Title: Grants Professional II

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Position Summary

This incumbent plays a key role in the design, development, and implementation of a wide range of sponsored projects support for faculty grant development activities in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. The individual consults with faculty to find funding opportunities, develop grant proposals, review proposals to ensure fit with funding source policies and goals, and coordinates activities with the University of Georgia’s Sponsored Projects Administration. The employee also serves as a Decentralized Limited Signatory Authority (DLSA) on behalf of Sponsored Projects Administration and the Vice President for Research.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent communication/people skills.
• Extensive knowledge of OMB circulars and CASB justifications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to make complex judgments and decisions.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? : No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with preparing and submitting grant proposals. Duties include budget development, bio sketches, preparing graphs, tables, etc., writing and editing, creating complicated spreadsheets, formatting, for electronic submission.
• Review proposals for accuracy and compliance with UGA, state, and federal regulations.
• Advise Principal Investigators of proposal requirements not yet met and suggestions on compliance with guidelines.
• Work independently with little supervision making decisions regarding content and format of grant proposals and communicating with Principal Investigators.
• Serve as DSLA with limited signature authority on behalf of Sponsored Projects Administration and the Vice President for Research.

Percentage of time: 50

• Serve as liaison between the Sponsored Projects Administration and Principal Investigators regarding routine and fairly complex questions.

Percentage of time: 30

• Locate funding opportunities for federal, state, and private sponsors.

Percentage of time: 10

• Attend Regional and National Meetings with the National Council of University Research Administrators and other Research Groups to obtain new information and understanding of changes to the OMB Circulars pertaining to research administration.

Percentage of time: 10

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Charles Geier

Recruitment Contact Email: Charles.Geier@uga.edu